School: Beann-chorr (roll number 13808)

Location:
Banagher, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Hairt
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  1. Story - The God with the Magic Wand - The Haunted Room - Tussle with a Ghost.
    Once upon a time there were three brothers and their mother living in one house together.
    They lived very happy for some time and so one day the oldest of the brothers said he would go into the world to earn his living. He told his mother to make three oatmeal cakes for him and he set off.
    He rambled along the road for some time until he got very hungry then he sat down and began to eat. After a while a grey dog came to him and asked him for a piece. All I have is scarce enough for myself "said the boy" That will do", said
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    Folktales index
    AT0326: The Youth Who Wanted to Learn What Fear Is
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowmore, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Maria Langan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    78
    Address
    Carrowmore, Co. Mayo